Lincoln County events calendar

2016 Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally: at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years with an 86,000 square feet trade show, 7 different poker runs and tours, bike judging, free meals, new bike giveaway. Saturday Motorcycle parade starts at 10 a.m. Visit motorcyclerally.com for more information.

September 16

Summer Concerts in Lincoln: at 2 p.m. at Dr. Woods House Museum, Lincoln. Cleis Jordan, an accomplished organist and pianist who lives in Lincoln, has agreed to play the Steinway and Sons piano at the Dr. Woods House. Bring a chair for enjoying the music on the front yard. Seating is not available inside the museum. Call 575-653-4073 for more information.

Tai Chi Self-Healing Workshop: from 4 to 6 p.m. at Buddha Yoga, Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem Drive. Tai Chi Master Ray Abeyta teaches students to get in touch with their bodies through martial art class, "Intro to TaiChi", No. two in a series of five workshops. Call 915-355-8758 for more information.

September 18

Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run: Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., first bike out at 9 a.m., last bike out at 11 a.m., last bike in at 2 pm. Anaheim Jacks, 1097 Mechem Drive. Help local children have a Christmas. Fees are $20 with a toy, $25 without a toy, $10 each additional poker hand. Call Victor Montes at 575-808-3267 or Julian, 575-937-0950 for more information.

September 22

Ruidoso Public Library presentation: at 11 a.m. at 107 Kansas City Rd. Take a trip around the world with "A Trip to Iceland from Norway," by Bart Bartholomew. Call 575-258-3704 for more information.

Fall Equinox celebration: at 7 p.m. at High Mesa Healing Center, 133 Mader Lane, Alto. The September equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator – the imaginary line in the sky above the Earth’s equator – from north to south and vice versa in March. Call 575-336-7777 for more information.

September 23

Adult Coloring Book program: at 1 p.m. atRuidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Rd. Call 575-258-3704 for more information.

September 24

Robin Jones Memorial Optimist Club Scholarship Golf Scramble: shotgun start at 9 a.m., at The Links at Sierra Blanca. $80 per player, $320 per team. All proceeds to benefit youth in the area. Raffle tickets are available at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at 720 Sudderth Drive for a chance to win up to $1000. Tickets are just $5 each. Call Lane Adams at 575-257-2265 for more information.

10th Annual Tour de Ruidoso Century Bicycle Ride: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The ride will start and finish at the MCM Elegante Lodge and Suites, 107 Sierra Blanca Drive. The tour is a fundraising event to benefit various local not-for-profit organizations. Through this event, Bicycle Ruidoso has donated thousands of dollars to varying charities in Lincoln County. Visit tourderuidoso.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=7692 for more information.

Ecoservants Fundraiser, Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, Dodge and Donate: from noon to 6 p.m. White Mountain Elementary School Gym.Dodge ball tournament for local businesses and community teams. Fees are $50 per adult team of 6 people with an alternate, if needed (kids teams are free). Double elimination for each team. Trophy awarded to winner. Call Stephen Carter at 575-808-1204 for more information.

September 27

Free movie, "Cloudstreet:" at 11 a.m. atRuidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Rd. Discussion to follow "Soaring in New Mexico" by Gary Tomlinson. Call 575-258-3704 for more information.

September 29

Chase Rice with Special Guest David Nail: at 8 p.m. at Inn of the Mountain Gods. Rice co-wrote the single "Cruise" performed by Florida Georgia Line and released hit single "Ready Set Roll." David Nail studio albums have produced seven chart entries on Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay including two that have reached No. 1, "Let It Rain" (featuring Sarah Buxton) and "Whatever She's Got", plus the top 10 hit "Red Light." Visit innofthemountaingods.com/event/chase-rice-special-guest-david-nail for more information.

Farmer's Market: Find farm fresh products and handmade items from local artisans at the Ruidoso Downs Farmer and Artisan’s Market at All American Park in Ruidoso Downs. From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Yoga by donation: Buddha Yoga School of Yogic Arts at the Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem Drive. Class length one hour. Classes include mindfulness meditation and essential oil head touch. Suggested donation $10-$13. For details and class schedule, call 575-802-3013 or 575-937-2725 or go to buddhayogaclass.com.

Bingo at the Elks Lodge: Ruidoso Lodge #2086, 604 Highway 70; every Thursday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cash prizes. All proceeds go to local charities. Open to the public. Call 575-257-2607 for more information.